Large White Birthday Cake

14 Reviews

“I recently made this cake for a friend's birthday, and it is an old recipe from the 1950's. Sprinkle with coconut and chopped maraschino cherries if you wish.” - by Carol

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9 x 13 inch pan.
Sift together cake flour, baking powder, and salt.
In a large bowl, combine shortening, sugar, yolks, and vanilla; beat with mixer. Add sifted flour mixture alternately with milk in three parts; continue to beat until just blended. Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for about 35 minutes. Remove from pan, and cool on a wire rack. Ice with Fluffy Boiled Icing. Sprinkle with coconut and chopped maraschino cherries if you wish.

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (18 total)

Calories
226 cal
11%

Fat
7.5 g
11%

Carbs
36.6 g
12%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (14)

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BREENAYE

Dec. 2, 2003

"This cake is very delicious. It came out just right. I iced it with the Wedding Cake Icing on this site and it was a hit. All the kids loved it. Will be making again. Thanks for the recipe...." See more"

PAMELA26

Mar. 5, 2004

"I've baked this cake twice in the past 2 months. Once for my son's 2nd birthday and one for Valentine's day. First time I baked it, I used a 9x13 pan it was a little on the dry side, and it had air ..." See morepocket holes throughout the cake...still delicious though. Second time I made it I added a bit more milk, used a donut cake pan and tapped the pan on the counter a few times before I put it in the oven... needless to say I almost ate the whole darn cake myself!! Delicious, moist and no air pocket holes. I used a butter icing on the cake and it was to die for!!!"

BASAL

Aug. 13, 2004

"Favor was good, but it did come out a little dry. Next time I will try substituting drained applesauce for 1/2 the shortening. I have found this helps keep baked goods moist...." See more"

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